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Penguins stave off elimination in forcing a Game 6 on Wednesday Night

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(PHI Leads Series, 3-2)

— The Pittsburgh Penguins have staved off elimination and are sending the series back to Philadelphia Wednesday Night for Game 6. Kris Letang scored the go-ahead goal with 2:48 remaining in the second period and the Penguins closed the door in the third for a 3-2 win. Elmer Soderblom and Connor Dewar also scored in the win. Arturs Silovs stopped 18 shots for his second consecutive win —

Kris Letang: Goal (2), 24:40 TOI
Elmer Soderblom: Goal (1),  3 Hits
Connor Dewar: Goal (2), 12:14 TOI
Arturs Silovs: 18 Saves, .900 SV%

Crosby powers Penguins to Game 4 win as series shifts back to Pittsburgh

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( Leads Series, 3-1)

— Behind an opening power play goal less than six minutes into the game and a dominant 200ft game, Sidney Crosby willed the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-2 win on Saturday Night to avoid elimination and force the series back to Pittsburgh Monday Night —

  • Kris Letang: Goal (1), GWG @ 4:27 of 3rd
  • Sidney Crosby: Goal (1), Assist
  • Connor Dewar: Goal (1, ENG)
  • Arturs Silovs: 28 Saves, .933 SV%

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